Cité Soleil, Commune in Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, Haiti
Located near the coast, Cité Soleil extends over 5 square kilometers with densely populated neighborhoods connected by unpaved streets and open canals.
Established in 1958 under the name Cité Simone, this residential area initially provided housing for workers employed at the nearby sugar processing facility.
The population of Cité Soleil reflects Haiti's young demographics, with a substantial number of residents engaging in informal street markets for economic survival.
The commune contains two main educational institutions, Lycee Nationale and Ecole Nationale, serving the educational needs of approximately 400,000 residents.
The termination points of Port-au-Prince's drainage system converge in Cité Soleil, creating a network of channels that flow through the residential areas.
Location: Port-au-Prince Arrondissement
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
GPS coordinates: 18.57778,-72.33194
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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